Derry City vs Waterford Prediction, Lineups & Odds | League of Ireland, 04 Jul 2025

Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash

We believe that odds of 1.85 are appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’re of the opinion that Derry and Waterford will play out a low-scoring contest.

2-1 Win for Waterford in Last H2H Battle

Derry City have enjoyed three straight wins, most recently beating Drogheda United 3-0. It was a home success at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Candystripes had a whopping 73% of possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Sam Todd, Liam Boyce and Daniel Mullen scoring one goal apiece.

Waterford have lost back-to-back away games. They recently suffered a 1-0 defeat against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. John Coleman's side finished with just 36% possession and had four shots on goal.

Waterford have won the last two encounters against Derry. There was a 2-1 home victory at Waterford RSC after a 2-1 away success at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been six Derry wins, three Waterford victories and a draw.

Premier Division		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Derry City	22	11	4	7	28	22	6	28:22	37
8	Waterford	22	8	3	11	24	35	-11	24:35	27

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City have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Tiernan Lynch's team have averaged 53.5% possession and 4.2 corners per match, conceding 0.6 goals and 3.2 corners from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts.

Liam Boyce leads the way with 4 goals, Daniel Mullen has 3, with Michael Duffy and Kevin Holt scoring 2. Michael Duffy is the top assists maker on 2.

Waterford have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Blues average 47.7% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 12.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Padraig Amond has scored 5 goals, followed by Tom Lonergan on 3 and Conan Noonan with 2. Conan Noonan has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Derry City predicted lineup (5-4-1): Brian Maher (GK), Kevin Holt, Sam Todd, Mark Connolly, Ronan Boyce, Hayden Cann, Carl Winchester, Sadou Diallo, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce.

Waterford predicted lineup (4-3-3): Stephen McMullan (GK), Jesse Dempsey, Darragh Leahy, Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, Rowan McDonald, Conan Noonan, James Olayinka, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond, Sam Glenfield.

Expert League of Ireland Analysis

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest %league% team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Derry City vs Waterford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Waterford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Waterford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Waterford games on the road.

Derry City vs Waterford Prediction

Our research tells us that a price of 1.85 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a worthwhile bet for this League of Ireland encounter. This wager has a big prospect of landing a payout according to the stats.

If you are looking for bigger odds, then Under 1.5 Goals is a viable alternative. This bet will reward backers if there’s a goalless draw or one of the teams lands a victory by a single goal.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Our Pick

Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.85 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 2 - 0 Waterford

There could be merit in backing Derry to win 2-0. Odds of 7.00 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners 1.83

There has been seven consecutive Derry matches where 9.5 corners have not been covered, with the same thing happening in four of the past four Waterford games. There’s a chance to go under the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.83 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

7.40 4.20 3.20

Home

7.40 5.30 2.10

Away

7.90 3.50 4.40

Waterford

Total

10.00 4.80 5.20

Home

10.90 5.60 5.30

Away

10.40 4.00 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.83

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

1.67

Under 5.5

2.10

Waterford Corners

Over 3.5

2.20

Under 3.5

1.62

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Derry City vs Waterford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Derry Victory

Derry City are forecasted to have a 65% chance of triumphing in this League of Ireland encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being 1.55. Waterford are seen as the most unlikely winner at 6.00.

One way of getting with Derry is taking them at 1.95 on the Asian Handicap -1. You’re successful if they beat Waterford by two goals and get money back if the margin is just one.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Overs and Unders. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at 1.75.

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Full-Time Result

1

1.55

X

3.90

2

6.00

Half-Time Result

1

2.10

X

2.30

2

6.00

Double Chance

1X

1.13

12

1.25

X2

2.38

Draw No Bet

1

1.18

2

4.50

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

1.95

2 Hcp +1

1.85

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.85

Over 2.5

1.95

Both Teams to Score

Yes

2.00

No

1.75

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